Trail-ready and durable—the Kanab Short handles heat, hikes, and high steps
What Our Gearhead® Experts Are Saying:
"I wear these shorts for climbing and hiking all summer long. They’re light, breathable, and the wide waistband doesn’t dig in when I’ve got a harness on. The brush loops are a nice touch, and the deep pockets actually hold what I need without stuff falling out."
When the forecast calls for sun and the trail promises elevation, we pull on the Kanab Short to keep things breezy and mobile. Designed by prAna for the demands of outdoor movement, these shorts use an organic cotton stretch blend that’s breathable, soft, and built to flex with every lunge and scramble.
Deep flap pockets and a wide waistband make them both practical and comfortable under packs or harnesses. Built-in brush holder loops and durable nylon reinforcements round out these technical, go-anywhere shorts built for summer in the mountains or at the crag.
Details
- Technical hiking and climbing short for warm-weather missions
- Organic cotton blend with stretch for breathable mobility
- Wide knit waistband stays in place without digging or riding up
- Mid-thigh length for full range of motion and summer airflow
- Dual brush holder loops for right- and left-handers
- Deep front and back flap pockets for essentials
- Lightweight and packable for backcountry travel
- Built tough for rock scrapes, heat, and repeated use
- Item #PRAZ9PN
- Responsible Collection
- Organic Materials
- Material
- 62% organic cotton, 36% nylon, 2% elastane
- Fit
- regular
- Length
- mid-thigh
- Inseam
- 5in
- Pockets
- 2 front flap, 2 back flap
- Waist
- knit
- Claimed Weight
- [small] 6oz
- Activity
- climbing, hiking, casual
- Manufacturer Warranty
- 1 year
Reviews
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Overall Rating
4.5 based on 4 ratings
Review Summary
Fits Slightly Small
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Selecting an option will reload the available reviews on the pageJuly 12, 2025
Favorite shorts ever
- Familiarity:
- I've put it through the wringer
- Size Bought:
- L
- Height:
- 5' 9"
- Weight:
- 150
These shorts are PERFECT. When I first bought them 3 years ago, it was an expensive splurge for me. But I wear them constantly and were so worth the cost. They have 4 HUGE pockets and are insanely comfortable. They're the perfect slightly high-rise height to wear with cropped tees, but the waistband isn't too bulky to wear with long shirts either. Great for slightly wide hips/thighs but still look sporty and tomboyish. They're comfy like bike shorts or yoga pants but look more polished. The sizing is very particular though. I've lost some weight so my current pair (large) is a little loose, but I bought a new pair in a medium and they're too small.
May 29, 2025
Not for big booty girls
- Familiarity:
- I returned this product before using it
- Size Bought:
- L
- Height:
- 5' 5"
- Weight:
- 190
I loved the color and feel of these shorts when I opened the packaging, however, they don’t fit over my booty. I’m size 10/12, ordered a large (12/14) and they wouldn’t go over my behind. They were so tight, in fact, that I had to check the label when I took them off to see if I was sent the wrong size. It’s too bad, I was really excited for these shorts and ordered the pants version, too. Pants haven’t arrived yet, but I’ll be returning both.
June 25, 2024
Pregnancy shorts
- Familiarity:
- I've used it once or twice and have initial impressions
I bought these because they were on sale and had a stretchy waist. I was early in my pregnancy and now I’m almost in my third trimester and these shorts are about all that I can fit into. I’m so thankful to have them and they are insanely comfortable. I think I will need a drawstring or benefit from one when I am no longer pregnant. For now they are so perfect and the most comfortable. I was hoping to buy more but not at full price.
May 11, 2022
Would like a drawstring in the waistband
- Familiarity:
- I've used it several times
- Size Bought:
- L
- Height:
- 5' 8"
- Weight:
- 175
These shorts are very comfortable, the waist band hits just right, the pockets are big and also situated lower on the hip/top of the thigh so anything in your front pocket isn't rubbing annoyingly against your hip while walking. I just wish there was an inner drawstring because the waistband stretches a little with activity. I have bigger hips and thighs and the sizing was spot on for me.
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